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Cat Welfare Team Leader Volunteer

Cats Protection - Lichfield & Tamworth

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Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.

Key tasks include:
• Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied in branch
• Support fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
• Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
• Supporting the branch by ensuring that accurate and up to date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
• Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
• With the other volunteers, recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers using Cats Protection processes
• Represent the branch at relevant meetings
• Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
• Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Driving (must have full driving license),Volunteer Management

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning

• A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures • Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to engage with people on all levels, to build strong and effective relationships • A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary • Good administration and organisational skills • Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided • The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism • Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

You will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Further location details may be provided below.

Clare Trippett

Lichfield and Tamworth area

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email volunteering@Lichfield.cats.org.uk

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This role involves volunteering from the comfort of your own home although it also will be necessary to drive as part of the role

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18 and over

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